Commercial Intellectual Property & Data

Whether navigating complex licensing agreements, structuring IP-driven mergers and acquisitions, or advising on the commercialization and monetization of intellectual assets, we provide tailored solutions that align with business objectives while safeguarding proprietary rights. Our in-depth understanding of both legal landscapes enables us to anticipate potential risks, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize the value of our client's intellectual property within the broader commercial framework.

IP advisory

In today’s innovation-driven world, your intellectual property isn’t just an asset, it’s the backbone of your competitive advantage. At JEE, we provide expert IP advisory services designed to help businesses, creators, and investors maximize the value of their intellectual property. From strategic IP portfolio management to risk assessments and commercialization strategies, we guide you through the complexities of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Whether you’re looking to protect, monetize, or enforce your IP rights, our team ensures that your intellectual assets remain secure, compliant, and optimized for growth.

IP Documentation

At JEE, we understand that intellectual property is only as strong as the agreements that protect it. That’s why we specialize in meticulously drafting, reviewing, and structuring IP documentation to ensure airtight legal protection, clarity, and enforceability. Whether you’re securing ownership rights, licensing creative works, or entering into collaborative ventures, we ensure that your agreements are comprehensive, precise, and strategically crafted to minimize risks and maximize value. JEE ensures that every clause, term, and condition aligns with your commercial goals, reduces the risk of disputes, and fosters seamless business relationships.

Contract drafting and review of IP contracts

A well-drafted contract can mean the difference between maximizing profits or losing control over your intellectual property. At JEE, we specialize in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating air-tight IP agreements that protect your rights and ensure fair compensation. Whether you're an artist, innovator, tech startup, or investor, we tailor agreements to secure your interests across various industries, ensuring that your IP is not exploited, undervalued, or misappropriated.

Technology licensing and documentation

Innovation thrives on collaboration but without the right agreements, your technology can be misused, undervalued, or lost entirely. At JEE, we structure robust technology licensing frameworks that ensure you retain control while benefiting financially from your innovations. We help businesses navigate the legal intricacies of technology transfer, commercialization, and protection such as internet/website contracts like terms of service/use. Our expertise ensures that yours licensing agreements are clear, enforceable, and structured for long-term success.

IP Audits

At JEE, we conduct thorough evaluations of our clients' Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios, as well as those of companies they may be interested in acquiring, partnering with, or investing in. Our meticulous IP due diligence and audit processes assess the ownership, scope, quality, and commercial viability of IP assets to ensure strategic decision-making while aligning with the client's specific business objectives, whether for mergers and acquisitions, licensing deals, investment evaluations, or risk management. Our comprehensive reports provide actionable insights, identifying potential risks, opportunities for monetization, and strategies for optimizing IP value within the broader commercial landscape. 

IP Licensing

JEE assists clients in identifying the most suitable licensing arrangements that align with their business goals. We develop tailored licensing strategies to maximize value and mitigate risks. Our team expertly negotiates and drafts license agreements, ensuring clarity, enforceability, and commercial viability. We also provide guidance on regulatory compliance and industry best practices. Through our strategic approach, we help clients optimize their intellectual property assets while safeguarding their interests.

IP training and capacity building

JEE provides specialized Intellectual Property (IP) training and capacity-building programs designed to equip individuals, businesses, and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving IP landscape. Our training covers key areas such as IP rights protection, commercialization strategies, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Through tailored workshops, seminars, and advisory sessions, we empower clients to maximize the value of their intellectual assets, enhance innovation, and stay ahead in competitive markets.

Franchising

JEE’s specialist legal advice on the varied aspects of franchise transactions guides clients through the maze of legal, regulatory, and transactional hurdles that accompany such arrangements. Whether you are a major international brand seeking to expand into the Nigerian commercial space, or a local entity seeking to buy a franchise, we provide tailor-made advice to ensure your commercial success.

IP Co-Existence / Settlement Agreements

With the growing preference for resolving IP disputes through co-existence and settlement agreements rather than traditional litigation, JEE provides strategic guidance in negotiating favorable outcomes. Our team leverages extensive experience to craft tailored agreements that balance competing interests while ensuring long-term IP protection. We help clients navigate complex disputes, mitigating risks and fostering collaborative solutions. By prioritizing amicable resolutions, we safeguard our clients' commercial interests and preserve valuable business relationships.

JEE is one of the few accredited Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO) recognised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

We continually monitor the exponential increase in opportunities for data breaches at a global scale, given the multifaceted and intricate data risks provided by the internet, Cloud computing and other data-utilising technology. Data protection is imperative for every organisation that requires or makes use of data, especially personal data.

At JEE, our Data Protection team has the vast knowledge and expertise to advise clients on compliance with the NDPA (Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023), the NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019), the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and other data protection laws. With data protection taking centre stage in compliance discussions in Nigeria and across the world, we provide advice specific to our clients’ key industry sectors. These include: 

• Technology, Media & Entertainment.

• Energy; 

• Financial Services; 

• Fast Moving Consumer Goods; 

• Health & Pharmaceuticals;  and 

• Real Estate;

Our approach is preventive, we help clients identify and mitigate data protection risks through proactive advisory and compliance support. We conduct comprehensive data protection audits to assess compliance with NDPC regulations and industry best practices. Global conglomerates, as well as national, regional, and international clients, trust JEE’s expertise in data protection. Our analysis goes beyond regulatory compliance, we examine data interactions across internal processes and business operations, ensuring a holistic and practical approach to data governance.

Our services include:

• Advising on obligations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).

• Conducting data protection audits and filing compliance reports under the NDPA.

• Conducting data protection training for employees and Data Protection Officers (DPOs).

• Performing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks.

• Identifying and resolving data protection gaps through compliance remediation, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment with NDPA.

• Drafting data protection policies, privacy clauses, and compliance frameworks tailored to NDPA requirements.

• Preparing data transfer agreements, data processing agreements, and third-party processor clauses.

• Providing data breach notification services in compliance with the NDPC’s reporting requirements.

• Advising on obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• Assessing data protection risks and developing practical compliance solutions.